Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair are both set to play in Saturday's divisional playoff game at Kansas City, NFL Network reported.
Al-Shaair (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's AFC divisional-round game against the Chiefs.
Following their bye week, the Chiefs held regular practices to prepare for their matchup against the Texans. On the weekend, Texans Wire reporter Cole Thompson released the final injury report for both teams, showing that Kansas City’s roster is largely healthy—aside from wide receiver Mecole Hardman, who is listed as "doubtful."
Running back Joe Mixon sits out Texans Thursday practice session, listed as questionable for Chiefs game in divisional playoffs.
Texans get back several key players at practice Wednesday, including team captain and starting linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair
The divisional round of the NFL playoffs kicks off when the Kansas City Chiefs begin their quest for a three-peat at home against the Houston Texans on Saturday.
The NFL Divisional round playoffs begin with the Houston Texans at the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday afternoon./
Al-Shaair did not practice for Houston on Tuesday and was a limited participant in the Texans’ remaining practices this week. He is officially listed as questionable for Houston’s playoff tilt against Kansas City.
Exactly a year ago, in the cold in Baltimore, the Texans’ resurgent season ended against the Ravens. It was four years after the Texans lost in the most painful of manners, squandering a 24-0 lead and being blown out 51-31 in the divisional round as the Kansas City Chiefs went on to win the Super Bowl.
For a proud football team and a city that has endured so many frustrating moments, so many prime opportunities that eluded their grasp, Saturday represents a chance to make history against one of the toughest opponents in the modern NFL era.
The Kansas City Chiefs will kick off their quest to a third consecutive Super Bowl championship against the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday. On